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Shock Treatment

  • Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? For they indeed for a few days disciplined us as seemed good to them, but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 WEB.

    While at school, I learned to read and write, add and subtract, and much more. However, many times it was after school that the learning really began for me. Dad would tell us: "That electric fence will shock you, so stay away from it," but a six-year-old can feel very smart, and I loved anything electric, or so I thought.

    One day while trying to step over that electric fence, I found that he was right! Actions speak louder than words, and this time I remembered it well. Now I fully understood that his instructions were meant to protect me from suffering unnecessary pain. For those of you who have never grabbed an electric fence, it is something that you will remember for a long, long time. Some things we have to learn the hard way, then we understand.

    Often, the Lord will give us a little warning, and if we persist, He will let us go on our way. His word is there to protect us from harm, but He will not force us to obey it. If you want to avoid the shocks, burns, and scratches, be quick to listen.

    Yet even when we go ahead and do something foolish, He is there to pick us back up in His loving arms without even an: "I told you so" when we come to our senses. He is a loving Father who only wants the best for us, now if we only listen to Him.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your mercy on my life, for I am still breathing today. Please help me recognize when You are speaking to me, and give me the grace to be obedient. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Praise the Lord Hallelujah, Thank you for all our blessings and your ❤️, Amen
December 26, 2020
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

December 26, 2020
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Jesus, thank you for all our blessings and please bless our RHM family. Amen 

December 26, 2020
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

December 26, 2020
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Amen 

December 26, 2020
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen 

December 26, 2020
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

December 26, 2020
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Thank You Father for Your grace and mercy! Help me to hear Your voice and follow Your plans for my life. Amen.

December 26, 2020
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Amen!! That you for this reminder today. This is so true and most of us have to learn things the hard way. We need to be quick to listen and slow to speak.

December 26, 2020
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Thank You Lord!

December 26, 2020
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Amen! Lord, please help me recognize when You are speaking to me, and give me the grace to be obedient.

December 26, 2020
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen

December 26, 2020
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Thank you merciful God in the name of Jesus Amen 

December 26, 2020
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord 

December 26, 2020
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Thank you Lord for all my Blessings. Amen

December 26, 2020
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

December 26, 2020
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen and Amen thank you Father for all your help and I am all ears , you have my complete attention , in Jesus Christ name I pray amen

December 26, 2020